The end of summer is drawing near, but I’m doing my best to keep the feeling of the season alive.

It is possible to feel the freedom of summer for just a little longer, despite the back-to-school displays and annoying emails swirling. How, you may ask? With a little help from The Beach Boys (and other artists like them).

I believe certain kinds of music can keep you stuck in one place or project you to another. So when The Beach Boys said “we’ve been having fun all summer long” during one of my commutes, I felt it my duty to keep summer going.

Without further ado, I’d like to present you with a few songs I believe should be staples of the “Stay in Summer” playlist:

√ “All Summer Long” by The Beach Boys

√ “Take a Chance on Me” by ABBA

√ “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas and the Papas

√ “I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles

√ “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees

√ “Sleep Walk” by Santo and Johnny

√ “Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys

√ “Blue Moon” by Elvis Presley

√ “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles

√ “More than a Woman” by the Bee Gees

These are just suggestions, but as you can see, The Beatles, The Monkees, and any kind of surf rock or funk makes me feel like summer. Whatever keeps you in the happy-go-lucky spirit only this season can bring, I’d encourage you to put in the effort, make a playlist of your own, and keep enjoying this beautiful weather.

While you shouldn’t entirely shirk your incoming autumn responsibilities, I do think you should try to relax and enjoy yourself for the few weekends we have left her. Maybe attending one of the events below will help you stay in the spirit.

North Washington Rodeo is still bucking away, running nightly through Saturday, Aug. 17. Gates open at 6 p.m. at the rodeo grounds at 2225 Oneida Valley Road, Washington Township. The event is held rain or shine.

Mars Maker Mart will be set up near the spaceship in the borough from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Check out the food, artisans and vendors. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Moon Markets and Foodie Fridays are back! Head on down to Main Street and shop vendors outside of Mystique Moon Antiques & Artisans from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Food trucks will be parked in the parking lot at 240 N. Main St. and food served starting at 5:30 p.m.

Head to Main Street in Callery for the End of Summer Fest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be food and drink, artisan vendors, live music and more! See more information by checking out the event’s Facebook page.

The first Harmony Family Color Blast Fun Run is happening at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sippel Reservoir Park, 115 Perry Highway. Sign up for the 1.5 mile scenic course and get painted with fun color powder as you go. The event will be held rain or shine; you can pick up your race T-shirt and packet an hour before the start. To sign up for $25, go to runsignup.com/harmonycolorblastrun.

A Taste of the Symphony, a summer music series hosted by the Butler County Symphony Orchestra, kicks off at noon Saturday in Diamond Park, 108 S. Main St., Butler. Kleeman Brothers Jazz Band will be performing. Admission to the concert is free, and there will be vendors set up at the park. For more information, visit the symphony’s website.

Penn Township Community Day will be packed with fun activities this year, including a dunk tank, petting zoo, pony rides, vendors and a barbecue. Head out to Harcrest park, 830 Three Degree Road, between noon and 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit the event page on visitbutlercounty.com.

Middlesex Township is having its first community day from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday in the township community park, 133 Browns Hill Road. There will be a pet parade, live music, a petting zoo, car show, a bounce house and fireworks! For more information, visit middlesextownship.org.

Benefit our local cultural district by attending Butler Brewfest on Saturday atop the Centre City parking garage, 150 S. McKean St. General admission gets you in at 5 p.m. and costs $45, whereas a VIP ticket allows you to enter an hour early and enjoy special brews for $65. Tickets available online only at butlerrotary.org.

Head out to the Penn Theater and see The Outlaw, a Waylon Jennings tribute band, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday in the theater on Butler’s Main Street. To purchase your $15 ticket or learn more, visit thepenntheater.org.

Auditions for Hobnob Theatre’s next production, “Macbeth,” take place at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the theater’s studio, 134 S. Main St. You can find audition materials and more information at hobnobtheatre.com/auditions.

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